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V829 DLJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 DLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,105 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 117,105 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in rusy condition (7.1.2)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,506 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 100,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,410 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 78,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,977 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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V829 DLJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V829 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V829 DLJ registered?

V829 DLJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V829 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V829 DLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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